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The City has been working to protect trees on private property,
especially on sites undergoing development, for several years. DCLU’s
current proposal focuses on protecting trees that are important
community resources because of their unique historical, ecological,
or aesthetic value (referred to as "heritage trees"). A
proposed Director’s Rule, that accompanies the proposed ordinance,
delineates how heritage trees would be designated.
The goals of the proposal are to:
- Retain as many of Seattle’s really significant trees and
retain (and expand) as much of Seattle’s urban forest on land
undergoing development as is compatible with other objectives
- Allow development to occur, including affordable housing
- Minimize permitting delays and additional costs
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Related
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For a description of a separate
cooperative program between the City of Seattle and PlantAmnesty
to celebrate Seattle's Special Trees visit the Seattle
Transportation website.
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